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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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